GE JGBC15 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Standard- and continuous-clean models

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Anti-Tip Device ...........................2, 3,29,39

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil...........................5, 15, 17, 18

Clock and Timer..............................................8

Features .......................................................6, 7

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................19, 20

Control Settings .................12, 14, 17, 19

Light; Bulb Replacement ................13,24

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............l 7, 18

Shelves ...................................5, 13-15,25

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electric Ignition ...........................................9

Standing Pilot Models . . . . . 10

Care and Cleaning ...................2 l-27

Broiler Drawer .....................................................24

Broiler Pan and Rack.........................................24

Burner Assembly ........................................2 1,22

Continuous Clean...............................................27

Door Removal ...............................................26

Lift-up Cooktop ............................................2 5

Oven Bottom ................................................2 3

Oven Vents ...................................................2 5

Storage Drawer ...........................................25

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Problem Solver.......................45, 46

Thermostat Adjustment–

Consumer Services

Appliance Registration .................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................47

Model and Serial Number Location ..........2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................48

Standard-Clean Models:

Continuous-Clean Models:

Yourself

800.626.2000

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Page 1: Problem Solver
GE Appliances XLMTM Gas Range Problem Solver...45, 46 Thermostat Adjustment– Yourself More questions ?...call GE Answer Center preparation...28-44 Air Adjustment ...,...37, 38 12-20 Flame Size ..11, 35–37, 44,45 Flooring Under the Range ...3O Installation instructions ...28-39 Leveling .
Page 2 Write down the model and serial numbers. Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range, behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
Page 3 If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Page 4 Air openings are located at the rear of the eooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range under the broiler drawer or storage drawer. Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok.
Page 5: Cleaning Your Range
When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames. . If range is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard.
Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance VW. Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners ‘ “ me’ above. Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown...
Page 7: Clock And Timer
20 Oven Bottom Oven Interior Light (on some models) On some models, comes on automatically when door is opened. NOTE: All models have standard oven interiors, except for JGBC15, JGBC16 and JGBC17 which have continuous-cleaning oven interiors. See Cleaning section for instructions.
Page 8: To Set The Timer
Follow the directions below if your range has the clock and timer shown at the right. You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the ;= timer period to alert you that the time is up.
Page 9 In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE extreme caution when lighting position.
Page 10 The right front burner is higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker (natural gas installations only). Make sure all the grates on the range are in place before using any burner. Standing Pilot Models: Push control knob in and turn The burner should light within a few seconds.
Page 11 Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly.
Page 12: Using Your Oven
Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models...
Page 13: Oven Shelves
Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop- locks so when placed correctly on the shelf suppor~, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them. When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.
Page 14: Preheating
How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Page 15: Aluminum Foil
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, <~m flat cookie sfieets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Page 16: Do It Yourself
These thermometers may vary 2M0 degrees. DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: Pull the OVEN CONTROL knob off the range and look at the back side. To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob.
Page 17: Use Of Aluminum Foil
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom.
Page 18 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Page 19 Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Your range has either a broiler in the oven or a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and rack allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and keeps it away from the high heat of the gas flame.
Page 20 The oven and broiler compartment doors (on some models) must be closed during broiling. c Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
Page 21 Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Page 22 Burner Heads (on sealed burners only) The holes in the burners of your range, and the spark electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes.
Page 23: Burner Grates
After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
Page 24: Control Panel And Knobs
Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water. To replace: Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you slide it partway into the range. Then lower the drawer and push it completely closed. Broiler Pan and Rack After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Page 25 Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 26 Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off...
Page 27 Repeated cycles may be necessary before improvement in appearance is apparent. Remember: During the operation of the oven, the door and other range surfaces will get hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool before replacing the oven shelves.
Page 28: Electric Ignition
~UTION not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). IMPORTANT Remove all pacting material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
Page 29 M 24 INCHES. The vertical distance horn the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1“ to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18”. (See Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.) .
Page 30 (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet spectilc requirements. range may be placed with O“ clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range. LO~TION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts.
Page 31 This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas, if you decide to use this range on a different me of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
Page 32 CONNECT THE WNGE TO GN (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup far Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator 90°Elbow~ (provided) Adapter ml,a:b!,:+; Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burnem Pressure + Regulator ;;;:;:;+ Nipple Union FE-k2i Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flex ~ Connector...
Page 33 Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2”...
Page 34 Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. before use Electric Disconnect Locate 2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. Usage Satiations Where Appliance Power disconnect plug on the range back. You will have this disconnect plug.
Page 35 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. E LIGHT THE PILOTS (for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots) The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are lit or adjusted.
Page 36 E CHECK Surface Burner Ignition Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been lighted (on some models) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Stiding Pilot Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to HI position.
Page 37 2. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. ::>;*3 To remove tie burner btifle (on some models): a nut driver to remove the 1/4”...
Page 38 With the baffle removed, properly adjusted flames should have approximately 1“ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping. with most LPgas, small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal.) Flames should not lift off burner ports.
Page 39 Anti-Tip device W02X7909. 1. Mark the wall where the MGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets.
Page 40 (1) Turn off gas supply at the wall. (2) Turn off the electrical power to tie range. If range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if flexible connection was made, range maybe pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.
Page 41 Each orifice spud will also have 1 or 2 grooves on one side, denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below. OrifiCeSpudsfor Converting to Hatural Gas: Natural gas or~lce spuds have a 3-digit number on one side.
Page 42 Electrode 4. Replace the burner assemblies. 5. Keep all spuds with your range so you have them H you move or get a different gas hook-up. Top Burner Ofice Drill She Natural Gas...
Page 43 CHECK FOR LEAKS all connections have been made, make sure When all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
Page 44 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P NATURAL CONVERT TOP BURNER VALVES Only valves with these types of knobs are adjustable. Turn all top burners to LOW. 2. Remove all four knobs. ‘ 3. With a small flat blade...
Page 45: Standing Pilot Models
POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet, Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models}. Seethe Lighting Instructions “ The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
Page 46: Broiler Drawer
To check the oven gas shut off vaIve on sealed burner models, remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel and look for the gas shut off lever at the back of the range. On some models you may have to remove an access cover also.
Page 47: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance hat ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is lmHome Repair Sewice 80~E<ARES(80W32-273fl consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 48: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager<onsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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